SEMA model legislation (S.B. 476) that would create a vehicle registration classification for street rods, replicas and modified vehicles will be considered by the North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee. Introduced by Senator Don East (Don.East@ncleg.net), S.B. 476 defines a street rod as an altered vehicle manufactured before 1949, a modified vehicle as an altered vehicle manufactured after 1949, and a replica vehicle as a vehicle originally sold unassembled and manufactured from a kit. The bill allows replica vehicles to be assigned a certificate of title bearing the same model year designation as the vehicle intended to be replicated.

We Urge You to Contact All Members of the North Carolina Senate Commerce Committee (Contact Information Below) Immediately to Request Their Supportfor S.B. 476

. S.B. 476 provides specific registration and titling classes for street rods, modifieds and replicas. Street rods are of a pre-1949 vintage; modifieds are of the post-1949 era.

. S.B. 476 requires that the title of a replica vehicle must clearly indicate that the vehicle is a replica and not an original.

. S.B. 476 allows for the use of non-original materials and creates a titling and registration criterion that assigns these vehicles the same model year designation as the production vehicle intended to be replicated.

. S.B. 476 provides an avenue by which the state can accurately and fairly title and register these specialty vehicles.

. S.B. 476 provides a method by which inoperable vehicles, such as restoration projects, may be titled.

. S.B. 476 recognizes the immeasurable amount of time, money and attention automotive enthusiasts invest in their hobby cars. Street rods, modifieds and replicas are the same crowd pleasers that participate in exhibitions and as parade vehicles, and whose owners regularly contribute to charities and civic events. This legislation represents an opportunity to acknowledge this family hobby and to protect it for future generations.

DON'T DELAY! Please contact members of the Senate Commerce Committee immediately to urge support for S.B. 476